"It was just a small matter, I'm so sorry to have bothered you all!"

The Fifth Prince suppressed his anger and put on his usual warm smile again. He cupped his hands to the people around him and spoke earnestly.

The Fifth Prince, a man of great stature, treated them with such courtesy. This truly gave everyone face, and how could the onlookers not know what was good for them?

As a result, they all became extremely polite, returning the greetings to the Fifth Prince while praising him for his magnanimity, virtue, and good fortune.

As the farce came to an end, the crowd gradually dispersed. The Fifth Prince's expression grew increasingly gentle, as if everything that had just happened had nothing to do with him. "The food and wine are ready. Miss Jiang and my beloved concubine, please take your seats."

The Fifth Prince completely forgot about the conflict just now, and the look in his eyes when he looked at the Fifth Prince's Consort was never as "tender" as before. His address of "My beloved consort" was so sweet that Jiang Jiaojiao almost vomited, and the little crybaby was so shocked that her face turned pale.

The Seventh Prince spoke up, his voice as gentle as a spring breeze, "Jiaojiao, were you frightened?"

What a pair of captivating phoenix eyes!

Jiang Jiaojiao was so easily dazzled by those eyes; she simply had no resistance to that face!

He was certainly aware of this.

So when he learned that Jiang Jiaojiao was going to attend Lao Wu's banquet, he began to carefully dress up and try on more than a dozen different styles, colors and designs of clothes; then he carefully selected a suitable jade crown in front of the mirror, and finally he did not forget to practice his smile and eyes in front of the bronze mirror - sometimes gentle as water, sometimes affectionate... He was determined to hit the mark and pierce her heart with one arrow, not only to successfully abduct her, but also to steal her fluttering heart.

She provoked him first.

You must take responsibility.

Take full responsibility.

Old Master Li glanced at his disciple who had used his "handsome man charm" and the dizzy Jiang Jiaojiao, and coughed, "It seems that I haven't given you enough homework."

"I'll give you another assignment: What does it mean that water can carry a boat, but it can also capsize it? Each of you should submit eight hundred characters to me tomorrow, and I will review them together with Ziyan."

Jiang Jiaojiao: "..."

Is that even possible?!

Waaaaah... What's the point of eating anymore? Let's pack it up! Time to go home and do my homework!

The twelfth young lady, who was secretly hiding behind Baochai, was unsure whether to show herself. She had been quick to hide and had only been giving instructions from behind, so it seemed that the teacher hadn't noticed her yet.

The Seventh Prince was the savior she summoned; surely he wouldn't betray her?

It's best to run!

The Fifth Prince's face stiffened slightly, and his fists clenched tightly in his sleeves. He actually made the Seventh Prince grade the homework together.

This puts the seventh brother in the position of a tutor...

If word gets out, all the Confucian scholars in the world will say that the seventh son is exceptionally talented and worthy of being their teacher.

Is Mr. Li... trying to create momentum for him?

At this moment, the Fifth Prince's gaze as he looked at the Seventh Prince gradually turned sinister.

They underestimated the seventh brother.

The more unwilling and angry the Fifth Prince felt, the more gentle his smile became. Even if he lost the opportunity to become Master Li's closed-door disciple today, he would never allow Master Li to use their status to elevate the Seventh Prince!

So, with a face full of remorse, he said to Mr. Li, "Today's incident is entirely my fault for failing to teach and discipline you properly. I have specially prepared some simple food and wine to apologize to you and your son!"

Then, he solemnly assured her, "I will definitely find the best doctor to treat the injury on your face, and I will absolutely not allow your appearance to be damaged in any way."

After saying this, he turned around and showed great concern for the Seventh Prince, displaying the appearance of a kind and amiable elder brother. He smiled and said to the Seventh Prince, "Seventh Brother, you have always been weak and are not suitable for drinking strong liquor. I have heard that the Red Mansion has its own homemade fruit wine, which tastes refreshing and sweet and is very delicious. You can have a little bit, it will not do any harm to your health."

Mr. Li nodded in satisfaction.

He always accepts disciples based solely on first impressions, regardless of their social status, but above all else, character matters.

If a person lacks character, their talent and intelligence will only bring harm to others.

"Since this is an apology, please sit down with me."

Old Mr. Li glared at his unfilial son, especially at the hand that was holding the little girl.

He turned and glared at his smug disciple who was exchanging glances with Jiang Jiaojiao, feeling even more frustrated. "Eat!"

He was already stuffed before he even took a bite of food.

Young people these days!

They only have love and romance in their hearts, wasting their precious time and talent. Unlike them, who were dedicated to learning, searching high and low, working hard day and night.

That's enough...

Eat first! You'll have the energy to discipline the kids when you're full.

As soon as Mr. Li spoke, Jiang Jiaojiao immediately obediently led the little crybaby to sit down next to the Seventh Prince. "Eat more, you're too thin. Don't worry, I've prepared all the medicine!"

Jiang Jiaojiao piled up all the bowls in front of the little crybaby.

The Fifth Prince's wife stared wide-eyed; for the first time in her life, there was so much food in the bowl in front of her.

"Jiaojiao..."

Her voice choked with sobs; she was so happy, it felt like a dream, and she hoped this dream would never end. She never wanted to live a life where she could only eat half-full meals of porridge and vegetables again.

"Cough cough... cough cough..."

From the other side came the sound of the Seventh Prince coughing. Jiang Jiaojiao turned around and met a pair of aggrieved eyes.

The Seventh Prince picked up a delicate, translucent shrimp dumpling and placed it in her bowl. "Jiaojiao...you eat too."

Jiang Jiaojiao then realized that her bowl was also piled high with food, all of which were her favorites.

Now let's look at the Seventh Prince...

There was only half a bowl of thin white porridge in front of him, and the aggrieved man pitifully stirred it with a silver spoon.

Jiang Jiaojiao's lips twitched involuntarily.

She picked up a piece of tender fish with her chopsticks and put it into his bowl, coaxing him in a gentle voice she had never used before, "Although plain porridge is good for the stomach, it's too bland. Eating some fish is more nutritious. I've prepared some digestive pills, so you can eat it without worry."

The man's aggrieved expression vanished instantly, and his phoenix eyes shone brightly. "Thank you, Jiaojiao."

The word "Jiaojiao" leaped from his tongue and landed in her ears, sending sparks flying and making her feel tingly from head to toe.

Jiang Jiaojiao's face was flushed, as if she were drunk.

Young Master Li, sitting opposite them, was stunned.

So... this is how you use a honey trap?

He glanced furtively at the little girl next to him, who was secretly stuffing food into her mouth like a hamster.

There's a reason why I haven't been able to win over that little girl all these years.

Or... should he also have a bowl of plain porridge?

A short while later.

The little girl, having eaten and drunk her fill, patted her round little belly and discovered that Brother Li was pitifully drinking plain porridge. Surprised, she... also received a bowl of plain porridge.

Is plain congee really that delicious?

In the kitchen of the Red Mansion, several customers ordered congee in quick succession. The head chef trembled with fear as he tasted the food again and again, confirming that the taste was indeed correct!

Why do some people prefer plain congee?